Author: Eva Nyambura

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) sleuths on Tuesday took in West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo in Eldoret for questioning. The county boss was grilled over claims that his deputy, Dr Nicholas Atudonyang is still earning a salary from the county even as he works in the US. “EACC quizzes Governor of West Pokot County over allegations that his Deputy Governor, Dr. Nicholas Atudonyang has a full-time job in a foreign country and yet continues to be salaried by the County Government for no services rendered. Investigations on the same ongoing,” EACC said on Twitter. https://twitter.com/EACCKenya/status/1041995443255889925 Read: ‘Sharon Otieno And Governor Obado…

Moi University management has warned third and fourth year students against harassing freshmen with whom they share rooms with. In a memo signed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Students Affairs Nathan Oguchi, first year students have apparently gone back home after being put out of their rooms by their seniors during overnight sex escapades. “As a result of such indecent behaviour, some first year students have ‘fled’ and gone back home. Their parents / guardians have registered their displeasure with us and we are terribly embarrassed,” the memo reads in part. The exiled students’ parents have written to the school management which has…

NASA members of Parliament following a Parliamentary Group meeting at the Orange House on Tuesday have resolved to back President Uhuru Kenyatta’s 8 per cent tax on all petroleum products. According to the minority whip Junet Mohammed the coalition, before the contentious vote propose that the government should add the tax for a limited time of one year. The coalition has also proposed that the government cuts the current expenditure including monies used on fuel guzzlers used by government officials and first class travel. “CSs and senior government officials must stop, with immediate effect, travelling with fuel guzzlers and chase…

A Tanzanian Clouds FM Presenter Soudy Brown and musician Maua Sama have been arrested in Dar Es Salaam for destroying and lowering the dignity of the Tanzanian currency. The duo posted a video of fans dancing to Maua Sama’s song, Iokote, while stepping on money. The duo is currently being held at Central Police Station in Dar Es Salaam. Read: TRHK Actor, Onyi Caught On Camera Beating Another Man Over A Woman [Video] “Wawili hao walishikwa siku ya jana baada ya kupost video mtandaoni inayowaonekana watu wakicheza wimbo ‘Iokote’ wa Maua Sama huku wakiwa wanakanyaga hela,” Officer Mambosasa said. In…

World 1,500 metres champion Asbel Kiprop has publicly admitted to cheating on his wife for two years with Nancy Rotich, woman in the raunchy video that went viral on social media. Speaking to Switch TV, the athlete who has doping charges hanging over his head, said that his wife Sammary Cherotich has since left their home but he would like to “bring her back.” In the candid interview, Kiprop also disclosed that Ms Rotich was also in a sexual relationship with a third man, whom he did not mention. “She was also cheating on me I am sorry to say,” the athlete…

Since their break up in 2017, ex-husband to blogger Sharon Mundia, Lonina, kept a low profile for a while before making a comeback on social media earlier this month. Asked about his parenting situation with ex- wife, to their little baby Nailantei “Naila” Leteipan, Lonina says that they are co-parenting pretty well. “Such precious memories to hold on to, are you co parenting?” a fan asked. Read: Diamond Platnumz Trolls Wema Sepetu And Hamisa Mobeto In New Song “I think everyone deserves good supportive parents in their lives,” he responded. Lonina has been more open and free since his comeback…

Treasury Principal Secretary (PS) Kamau Thugge could be having financial problems that have spread to the rest of the country. The PS is having his 0.1 acre plot in Ongata Rongai auctioned by Garam Investments Auctioneers. The two 5-storey flats behind Tuskys Supermarket popularly known as VMS Towers are said to generate a monthly rental income of Sh292, 000 and are up for grabs to the highest bidder. The five storey blocks of flats comprising of four one-bedroomed flats, sixteen 2-bedroomed flats and parking bays will be on sale on September 25 at 11 am. Read: DPP Haji Receives 10 Case…

Former Congolese Vice President, Jean- Pierre Bemba, has been given a sentence of 12 months imprisonment and a 300,000 Euro, that is KSh35 Million, fine by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Hague. The former leader has been sentenced for bribing witnesses during his previous trial over possible war- crimes and crimes against humanity. “The chamber sentences Mr Bemba to a total of 12 months of imprisonment. After deduction of time he previously spent in detention the chamber considers his time of imprisonment as served,” judge Bertram Schmitt said. The Judge said the ruling would set a precedence to consequences…

Janet Mbugua and her husband, Eddie Ndichu have welcomed their second baby boy, Mali Mwaura Ndichu, into the world. The couple welcomed their little boy on Monday, 17 September at 1.42 pm, weighing 3.8 kgs. The couple are already blessed with another son, baby Huru, who turns three years old next month. Different celebrities have joined in to congratulate the family. Read: Akothee Congratulates Daughter, Rue Baby For Winning International Award Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive story you would like us to get our hands on? Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com

An engulfing fire has broken out in Kijiji slums, opposite Southlands estate in Lang’ata Constituency, Nairobi. The cause of the fire is unknown. Effort to put out the fire is ongoing. Fire engines have arrived at the scene. This comes months after the slum residents suffered loss due to another fire that left 4 dead and rendered thousands homeless. Read: DP Ruto Heckled By Lang’ata Residents After Paying Visit To Fire Victims Here is a video: https://twitter.com/PhilipOgola/status/1041745557935583233 Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive story you would like us to get our hands on?…

An ordinary citizen, Ibrahim Ewoi is said to have stolen a gun from an administration policeman and shot his wife before shooting himself in the head. The man who is from Kampi Samaku in Marigat, Baringo is alleged to have had an unsolved feud with his ex- wife, whom they separated six months ago. According to investigations by one of the dailies, the man is reported to have gotten the officer drunk first before stealing his gun. Read: DCI Hunts For Policeman Who Raped Girl And Bought Her Morning After Pills “The man was with the officer, cunningly he bought him some…

The Ugandan government has deployed heavily armed police officers to man the one acre Migingo Island starting Saturday. Tension was high as the officers lowered the Kenyan flag hoisted on Friday. The Kenyan security forces while the Ugandans put on a show stayed away just like the fishermen who have accused the latter of harassing them. “Scores of Kenyan fishermen have been accosted in the lake and robbed of fish. It seems Uganda has not let go of Migingo,” a fisherman told the Nation. It has also been reported that the Ugandan forces have hired Luo speaking spies to “collect…

The Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) is looking into money deposits made by former PS Lilian Omollo into bank accounts belonging to her children. The monies, investigators say was deposited around the same time when the second National Youth Service (NYS) scandal was reported. On April 20 the agency has told a court, Ms Omollo wired a Sh20 million cash deposit to accounts held by Sheela Mbogo, Stephanie Mbogo and Shalom Kamwetu. “All the accounts held at Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) are in names of the sons and daughters of Lilian Muthoni Mbogo,” said ARA. The agency is now seeking to freeze the…

Veteran Vitimbi actress, Mary Kavere popularly known as Mama Kayai has been inducted into the Riverwood Awards Hall of Fame. The star-studded event happened on Saturday at the Acacia Premier Hotel in Kisumu town to acknowledge stars in the film industry. Mary Kevere had the honor of receiving the Grand Warrior Award which is also the feted induction to the Riverwood Awards Hall of Fame. KFCB Boss, Ezekiel Mutua announced that KFCB would also honor the acting matriarch by naming a section of the Kenya Cinema building in Nairobi after her. Read: Exposed: Brand Kenya CEO Mary Luseka Insults Employees,…

The Real Househelps of Kwangware (TRHK) actor, Onyi was caught on video, beating up a man who is allegedly romantically involved with his girlfriend. In the video that went viral, Onyi is seen beating up a man identified as Devicent, as the onlookers try to separate them. https://youtu.be/Nx6wNvekjds Read: Woman Destroys Boyfriends Mercedes Over Cheating Allegations (Video) Enraged actor, Onyi attacked Devicent and the bystanders who tried to separate them. “Rada hapa buda ni gani? Onyi tulia buda. Acheni hizo, acheni ufala,” the person filming the video can be heard saying. The actor has not commented on the incident. Do…